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Borrus Family History

Borrus Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Borris, Borruso, Borras, Burrus, Barrus, Boris, Morris, Boros, Norris

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Where is the Borrus family from?

You can see how Borrus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Borrus family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Borrus families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Borrus family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Borrus's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Borrus families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Borrus surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Borrus ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Borrus ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 131 census records available for the last name Borrus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Borrus census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 24 immigration records available for the last name Borrus. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 17 military records available for the last name Borrus. For the veterans among your Borrus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Borrus lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2004, in the United States, Borrus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Borrus in 1974 was 48, and 98 in 2004.

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